Vivo V29e vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo V29e (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29e doesn't; the Vivo V29e is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V29e
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V29e better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V29e vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V29e are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V29e | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1150 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V29e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V29e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V29e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V29e and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo V29e by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V29e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V29e are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V29e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V29e and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo V29e has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V29e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V29e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V29e over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.